Entry-Level Apprenticeship Aptitude Sample Test

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Entry-Level Apprenticeship Aptitude Sample Test
This test has been created as a sample for employers and apprentices to illustrate the
types of core skills in basic mathematics, physics and reasoning that will be necessary
for success in the academic portions of trades training. This test is intended as a
guideline and an example only and not as a substitute for formal evaluation testing. If
an individual can successfully pass this test with no difficulties they will be more likely
to pass any entry level test requirements for their chosen trade. The test has been
designed to incorporate questions ranging up to Physics 12 and Math 12.
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mechanics, air conditioner installers, sheet metal workers, boilermakers, welders and
many other skilled personnel.
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For further practice testing you may find the following learning tools helpful:
Prep – HVAC.exe – Install the software on your PC which will be helpful to test the
knowledge you have gained in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration industry.
Prep – maths.exe - Install the software on your PC which will be helpful to test your
knowledge in mathematics of the trade.
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Why is LA special?
Our e-learning services consider your needs. Many of our clients have distributed shift workers that
are under constant pressure to meet production demands while implementing new technologies.
Managers and supervisors are faced with turnover, sourcing skilled workers, safety, and asset
management. Executives are forced to choose cost-effective means of supporting the needs of their
organization while mitigating shareholder expectations with auditor realities.
We know that e-learning instruction alone doesn’t produce a skilled worker. LA’s Industry Services has
the formula that optimally blends the best of computer based training with subject matter expertise
to achieve student success. Moving learning moments in bits and bytes over e-learning is comparable
in cost to moving the physical atoms of staff over planes, trains and automobiles, but is much more
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You can contract LA to enroll just a few or many individuals in these courses. We track and report
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
Vocabulary
This section consists of items requiring you to recognize words that have a similar or opposite meaning of
the underlined word.
In questions 1 – 4, circle the word or phrase that means the same or about the same as the underlined
word.
1. defective component
a. real
b. good
c. suitable
d. faulty
2. effectively completed
a. cheaply
b. properly
c. expensively
d. occasionally
b. optional
c. detailed
d. verbal
b. secret
c. neat
d. fixed
b. metal cutting saw
c. pattern
d. paper punch
3. specific instructions
a. unclear
4. accurate assessment
a. correct
5. A template is
a. hand shears
In questions 5 – 8, chose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.
6. assist a coworker
a. belief
b. reward
c. ignore
d. help
b. new
c. on time
d. late
b. closed
c. brightly lit
d. locked
b. noxious
c. tiresome
d. interesting
b. time-consuming
c. necessary
d. suggested
7. punctual attendance
a. take
8. ventilated workspace
a. open
9. tedious job
a. repetitive
10. essential task
a. optional
Reading Comprehension
Reading Passage 1:
LA Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Safety Memo
To: All Supervisors
From: Safety & Training Department
Subject: Portable Electrical Tools
The recent rash of accidents at our plant should have taught all of us a lesson: portable
electric power tools can be very hazardous if they are not used properly. Because of
the seriousness of this matter, the Safety & Training Department is setting forth the
following guidelines. Please inform all employees in your department that these
simple common-sense guidelines must be strictly adhered to at all times. Supervisors
will be held responsible for any infractions.
Some of our older portable electric tools do not have automatic shut-off controls to
make them stop operating when the worker’s hand is removed from the on-off switch.
Before plugging in these tools, make sure that the switch is in the “off” position.
Failure to do so could result in the tool starting unexpectedly and causing an accident.
Tool cords, extension cords, and plugs must be routinely inspected every time a
worker checks out a tool from inventory. A tool must not be used if it has worn cords
or broken plugs. Defective tool cords and plugs must be replaced as soon as possible
by the Maintenance Department.
Most important, electric power tools must never be used by people who have not been
trained to use them. Supervisors must make sure that anyone assigned to work with a
tool has a thorough knowledge of all the procedures pertaining to its use and care.
Failure to do so will be looked upon as supervisory negligence.
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Questions – Passage 1
1. According to the memo, workers should
a)
b)
c)
d)
repair broken tools
inspect plugs when equipment is checked out
ask their supervisors to replace worn extension cords
use slightly damaged tools only with a supervisor’s permission
2. The memo states that the most important principle concerning portable electric tools is that they
should be used only
a)
b)
c)
d)
by people who have been trained in their use
if it can be shown that they are not dangerous
if they have automatic shut-off controls
under a supervisor’s guidance
3. The main point of this memo about portable electric power tools is to discuss their
a)
b)
c)
d)
advantages
disadvantages
safe operation
repair
4. The memo also states that the high accident rate
a)
b)
c)
d)
was due to untrained people using hazardous tools
was the fault of the supervisors
will result in firing of the person or persons involved
was the reason for setting out the guidelines
5. The guidelines set forth in this memo concern
a)
b)
c)
d)
all the employees
supervisors only
special departments only
all power tools
6. The person responsible for making employees aware of these guidelines is
a) each employee
b) an employee’s supervisor
c) a representative from the Worker’s Compensation Board
d) the company safety auditor
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Passage 2:
TRADE TIPS for TECHNICAL WORKERS in LA
Blueprint reading is the universal language used by mechanics, technicians, builders,
engineers, and designers all over the world. Trades people everywhere depend on
them to convey necessary information about the various parts of many different
machines and buildings. This is because the shape, size, and appearance of every part
is graphically described in necessary detail. Pictures, photographs, by comparison, are
simply not precise or detailed enough to do the job. Unlike blueprints, they do not
indicate correct sizes, and may not show hidden sections or parts.
When blueprints are used in manufacturing or construction, each part produced can be
made to a specific size and shape. A person trained in blueprint reading can look at the
blueprint and visualize every part needed for a product.
For all of these reasons, learning how to read and interpret blueprints is an important
part of vocational training.
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Questions – Passage 2
1. In which one of the following qualities is a blueprint superior to a photograph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
precision
proportion
appearance
colour
2. Learning how to read blueprints enables a trades expert to
a.
b.
c.
d.
improve the quality of manufactured products
become more inventive and turn out more creative work
join the international community of engineers and designers
identify all the parts of a machine regardless of where the machine was made
3. The passage suggests that if Japanese mechanics or carpenters looked at some French blueprints,
they would
a. be able to read the French blueprints as easily as they could read Japanese blueprints
b. need some help before they could read the French blueprints
c. find the French blueprints so different from the Japanese blueprints that they would need
an interpretive guide
d. be unable to read the French blueprints unless they repeated their trades and technical
training in French-based trades training.
4. The passage suggests that a person untrained in blueprint reading would
a.
b.
c.
d.
be able to identify most of the machine parts described, with a little practice
be able to visualize the object in a blueprint, except for hidden parts
have trouble visualizing the object described in a blueprint
not be able to understand some of the words used in a blueprint
5. What is the main point of the passage
a.
b.
c.
d.
blueprints are a different way of showing machine parts than pictures
blueprints provide precise information about the size and shape of every part
blueprints show machine operations in graphic detail
blueprints and photographs are both useful to people in the trades
6. If a tradesperson from Mexico wanted to work in Canada, they would need to be able to read
blueprints in which one of the following languages
a. French
b. Spanish
c. English
d. None of the above
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APPLIED MATH, SCIENCE and REASONING SKILLS
Section A
1. The number 6 400 082 in words is:
a. Six million, four thousand, eighty two
b. Six million, forty thousand, eighty two
c. Six million, four hundred, eighty two
d. Six million, four hundred thousand, eighty two
2. Choose the answer which best completes the number pattern:
12 18 ____ 30 36
a. 20
b. 24
c. 22
d. 28
3. Add the following quantities: 3742 + 4719 + 11 + 374
a. 8736
b. 8746
c. 8836
d. 8846
4. A new drill bit is regularly priced at R24.98 It is on sale with a discount of 15%. Approximately how
much would be saved by purchasing the drill bit while it is on sale?
a. R3.75
b. R3.70
c. R21.23
d. R20.48
5. Gary answered all 60 questions on his final exam. If he scored 82% on the test, how many
questions did he get right?
a. 49
b. 11
c. 18
d. 37
6. If 5.7 litres of paint is required to cover 53 m2 of wall area, how many m2 of wall area could be
painted with 10 litres of paint?
a.
b.
c.
d.
55 m2
78 m2
83 m2
93 m2
7. Round 8764 to the nearest hundred.
a. 8000
b. 8700
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c. 8800
d. 8760
8. If a jet travels 815 kms per hour how many kms will it travel in 12 hours and 45 minutes.
a. 10,052 kms
b. 10,391 kms
c. 12,281 kms
d. 12,815 kms
9. An oil tank is 3/8 full. It takes 180 more litres to fill the tank. The number of litres the tank holds
is?
a. 100 litres
b. 178 litres
c. 288 litres
d. 450 litres
10. An oil tank holds 225 litres. When the tank is 5/8 full, the number of litres of oil in the tank is?
a. 141 litres
b. 156 litres
c. 184 litres
d. 215 litres
Section B
1. To floor a small building required 275 boards each 2 inches thick by 12 inches wide by 12 feet
long. How many board feet should be ordered? (Lumber is usually measured in board feet. A
board foot of lumber is a piece one foot square and one inch thick. To calculate board feet,
multiple the thickness in inches by the width in feet by the length in feet. Count any thickness less
than one inch as one inch.)
a. 2750 board feet
b. 6600 board feet
c. 8350 board feet
d. 10,000 board feet
2.
The load limit of a flatbed trailer is posted at 5 tons. Several large pieces of equipment that have
their weight tagged by the manufactures have been loaded onto the truck. The tags show 3,850
pounds, 375 pounds, 1550 kilograms, and 2973 pounds. What is the total weight (in kg) of all the
equipment loaded onto the trailer? ( 1 ton = 2000 lbs and 1 kg = 2.5 lbs)
a. 3,850.33 kg
b. 1,375.9 kg
c. 4,429.2 kg
d. 2,225.850 kg
3. Tongue and grooved flooring must always be blind (hidden nailed). To accomplish this, a builder
may use wire nails which must be spaced 10 inches apart. How many nails will be needed for
three lengths of 12 feet flooring?
a. 12 nails
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b. 28 nails
c. 36 nails
d. 42 nails
4. A 220 volt air conditioner drawing 15 amperes of current operates 10 hours a day. The total cost
of operation for four weeks at the rate of 4¢ per kilowatt hour would be:
a. R18.48
b. R55.44
c. R26.40
d. R36.96
5. The distance between Prince George and Edmonton is 737 kms. A trucker driving from Prince
George to Edmonton drove for the first 100 kms at one speed and then increased their driving
speed by 5 km/hr and drove the rest of the way at the higher speed. If 90 km/hr was the initial
speed, then the total traveling time in hours is:
a. 5.33 hours
b. 7.82 hours
c. 7.37 hours
d. 4.88 hours
6. A client wants to increase the size of their office by 25%. If their present office is 20m x 10m, how
big will their new office be?
a. 35m x 20m
b. 25m x 10m
c. 15m x 20m
d. 50m x 20m
7. A contractor calculates 35% labour, 45% material and 20% miscellaneous expenses. What is the
material cost, if the labour cost is R385.00? How much will the contractor estimate the project
will cost?
a. R500
b. R750
c. R1,100
d. R2,560
8. Nine large pipes will drain a pond in eight hours and six small pipes will drain the same pond in
sixteen hours. How long will it take 3 large pipes and 5 small pipes to drain the pond?
a. 3 hours and 50 minutes
b. 14 hours and 15 minutes
c. 12 hours and 20 minutes
d. 10 hours and 40 minutes
9. Many farmers in dryland farming areas use circular irrigation systems. A single sprinkler is placed
on the center of the field. If the sprinkler sprays water just to the four edges of the field what
percent of the field is not watered?
a. 21.5%
b. 33%
c. 15.5%
d. 25%
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10. The Jones family wants to build a deck on their lake cottage. The architect drew a diagram for
them which shows it built on the corner of a cottage. A railing is to be constructed around the
four outer edges of the deck. If AB = DE, BC = CD and the length of the railing is 30 meters, then
what dimensions will give maximum area?
C
D
E
B
A
Jones
Family
Cottage
a. 3.5m * 7m * 7m * 3.5m
b. 5m * 10m * 10m * 5m
c. 5m * 5m * 5m * 5m
d. 30m * 5m * 30m * 5m
Section C
1. Find exact value of cos
π
4
a. 1 / 2
b.
c.
d.
2
1
2
3
2. As a general contractor you need to order replacement sod to return a worksite to its pre-project
condition. The area you need to cover is 60 feet long and 20 feet wide. Sod comes in squares that
are 18” on a side and can only be ordered in pallets of 50. How many pallets will you need to
order to complete the restoration?
a. 10 pallets
b. 11 pallets
c. 12 pallets
d. 13 pallets
3. If a car goes from 10 m/s to a full stop, then its change in velocity is 10 m/s. If it decelerates at a
rate of 2.5 m/s2, it will take 4s to stop. How far will this car travel when braking to a stop?
a. 2 meters
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b. 12 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 22 meters
4. Force as a vector has what properties?
a. value, pitch
b. height, width
c. magnitude, direction
d. velocity, force
5. On a warm summer night (30°C) you hear a clap of thunder about 3 seconds after you see the
flash of lightning associated with it. Approximately how far away did the lightning strike? (Vsound
= 331 + 0.6T)
a. 3350 m or about 3 km
b. 1050 m or about 1 km
c. 2500 m or about 2 km
d. 1500 m or about .5 km
6. Use Ohm’s law (I = V/R) to determine the current flowing through your body if you are
accidentally electrocuted. You can assume a voltage of 120V and a resistance of 100 Ω.
a. 0.2A
b. 2.2A
c. 1.0A
d. 1.2A
7. A resistor has a power of 12.5 watts. How much voltage is there if its resistance is 2 Ω?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5 volts
15 volts
15.5 volts
17 volts
8. A machinist needs to use two shims with a combined thickness of 0.084 inches. One shim is to be
three times as thick as the other. What are the thicknesses of the shims?
a. 0.002 in. and 0.45 in.
b. 1.34 in. and 0.06 in.
c. 0.34 in. and 0.0563 in.
d. 0.021 in. and 0.063 in.
9. A rectangle is 12 ft x 5 ft. calculate its diagonal.
a. 16 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 13 ft
d. 17 ft.
10. The length of a rectangle is 4 metres longer than its width and its area is 10 square meters. What
is the width of the rectangle?
10
a.
b.
c.
d.
5/ 2
2
2
5/2
Section D
1. How many pounds are needed at “B” to balance the 500 lbs at “A”?
a) 62.5 lbs
b) 117 lbs
c) 125 lbs
d) 500 lbs
2. What is the missing dimension of A in the illustration below?
a.
b.
c.
d.
480
240
420
840
3. In the illustration below, the length of bolt “A” is
11
a.
b.
c.
d.
¾”
1 ¼”
1 ½”
1¾
4. Eight equally spaced holes are to be drilled as shown. What is the distance between these holes
centre to centre? (Reduce your answer to the lowest term possible).
a. 1 5/8”
b. 1 7/8”
c. 1 6/7”
d. 2 7/8”
5. When liquids or gases are heated, they
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Shrink in volume and become less dense
Shrink in volume and become more dense
Expand in volume and become more dense
Expand in volume and become less dense
Stay the same there is no change
6. The overall length of this object measured in decimal fractions of an inch is
a.
b.
c.
d.
0.2349
0.2359
2.255
2.359
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7. An object travels for 8.00 seconds with an average speed of 160 metres per second. The distance
traveled by the object is
a. 20 m
b. 200 m
c. 1280 m
d. 2560 m
8. Which diagram best represents the reflection of an object 0 by plane mirror M?
M
a
O
M
b
O
M
c
M
d
O
O
9. Some metric measures of length are: (1) metre, (2) centimetre, (3) kilometre, (4)
millimetre. In increasing order of length, the correct order for listing these units is
a.
b.
c.
d.
(2), (4), (1), (3).
(1), (2), (3), (4).
(3), (1), (2), (4).
(4), (2), (1), (3).
10. For every four revolutions of the large gear, the small gear will turn
a. 2 times
b) 4 times
c) 8 times
d) 16 times e) 32 times
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To answer the following questions refer to the circle illustrated below, and the formulas
π = 3.14
C=πd
A = π r2
25 cm
11. The radius of the circle is
a. 12.5 cm
b) 125 cm
c) 500 cm
d) 750 cm
e) 300 cm
c) 78.50 cm
d) 79.50 cm
e) 80 cm
12. The circumference of the circle is
a. 38.25 cm
b) 39.25 cm
b.
13. The area of the circle is
a. 500.5 cm2
•
b) 490.6 cm2 c) 780.5 cm2 d) 1490.6 cm2 e) 1236.7 cm2
The front and right side views of an object are
14. Therefore which of the following illustrates the top view?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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Apprenticeship Aptitude Test Key
TEST SECTION
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Vocabulary
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Reading Comprehension #1
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Reading Comprehension #2
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
APPLIED MATH & SCIENCE SKILLS
Section A
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Section B
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Section C
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Section D
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
D
B
C
A
C
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
C
D
B
D
A
B
A
C
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
D
A
B
A
D
A
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
C
B
D
D
B
D
A
A
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
D
C
B
C
A
B
C
D
D
B
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
B
C
D
A
B
A
B
C
C
B
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
D
A
D
C
A
C
B
D
B
D
D
C
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13
Question 14
C
D
C
A
C
B
D
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